jramire2
03-06-2007, 02:39 PM
I'm want to ditch the mainstream bodywash, but I get really dry uncomfortable skin in the winter AND summer so I'm hesitant to change unless I can get some recommendations.
That being said I'm looking for a good quality artisan/homemade soap that provides;
1) very good moisturization (I have very dry skin in the winter AND summer)
2) a variety of scents that last throughout the use of the soap
3) preferably lasts a decent length of time
4) and isn't crazy expensive. My range is probably anywhere around $1.25/ounce and below. But it also depends on how long the soap lasts.
I've tried quite a few different soaps that I'd consider "non-mainstream". Stuff you could find at whole foods or central market, but not walmart or target. Stuff like Grandpas pine tar soap, KMF olive, Dr Bronners, Kirks castile (I think that's what it's called) and I've wanted to try Zum but can't justify the cost after reading they don't last more than a week or so.
As far as kinds, I've tried glycerin, tallow based, and Castile. But have yet to try shea butter or goats milk based soap. What's the verdict on the best "kind" of soap for dry skin? Knowing this might help narrow the scope in my soap search.
I'm also more intersted in finding a good soap through an artisan b/c I'd rather support a small business rather than a huge conglomerate.
I've already contacted sue at honeybee and I'll be putting in an order w/her this evening for both some shave soap and bath soap. But are there any others out there that come well recommened?
-anyway....if anyone could point me in the right direction based on their own experience would be appreciated.
That being said I'm looking for a good quality artisan/homemade soap that provides;
1) very good moisturization (I have very dry skin in the winter AND summer)
2) a variety of scents that last throughout the use of the soap
3) preferably lasts a decent length of time
4) and isn't crazy expensive. My range is probably anywhere around $1.25/ounce and below. But it also depends on how long the soap lasts.
I've tried quite a few different soaps that I'd consider "non-mainstream". Stuff you could find at whole foods or central market, but not walmart or target. Stuff like Grandpas pine tar soap, KMF olive, Dr Bronners, Kirks castile (I think that's what it's called) and I've wanted to try Zum but can't justify the cost after reading they don't last more than a week or so.
As far as kinds, I've tried glycerin, tallow based, and Castile. But have yet to try shea butter or goats milk based soap. What's the verdict on the best "kind" of soap for dry skin? Knowing this might help narrow the scope in my soap search.
I'm also more intersted in finding a good soap through an artisan b/c I'd rather support a small business rather than a huge conglomerate.
I've already contacted sue at honeybee and I'll be putting in an order w/her this evening for both some shave soap and bath soap. But are there any others out there that come well recommened?
-anyway....if anyone could point me in the right direction based on their own experience would be appreciated.